Flat Feet Treatment in Uttam Nagar
FIX YOUR FLAT FEET – Does your foot hurts ?
Most people have a gap under the arch of the foot when they are standing. The arc, the inner part of the foot is slightly raised off the ground. For some people, the structure of their foot arch can be visibly obvious, but that’s not the case for everyone. People with flat foot or fallen arch either have no arch, or it is low. The foot of people with fallen arch may roll over the inner side when they are standing or walking, known as over pronation. The foot may point outward. You may look at your feet and not be able to see that you have flat feet or fallen arches, but the pain in your feet might be telling a different story.
If you are looking for Flat Feet Treatment in Uttam Nagar, then Dr. Nasir Physiotherapy is a one-stop solution for you.
The causes of flat feet
- Inherited tendency to have flat foot
- Problems with foot bones developing before birth
- Connective tissue loose from conditions like joint hypermobility syndrome
- Nerve or muscle conditions such as cerebral palsy
- Damage or injury to connective tissue from ageing, overuse, injuries, obesity, rheumatoid arthritis or wearing shoes that don’t support the feet well.
The most common causes of adult-onset flat feet include the following:
- Obesity, because the bones in your feet have more difficulty bearing more weight
- Age: flat feet are most common over the age of 40
- High blood pressure, which can reduce the blood flow to your feet.
- Previous injuries to the feet, such as stress fractures
- Diabetes
- Arthritis
- Damage to any of the bones or tendons in your feet
Know Your Arch
Even if you aren’t currently experiencing foot pain, it’s still important to find out whether you have a low, mid, or high-arch structure. You can do this at home by following these easy steps:
- Wet your feet
- Walk on a piece of cardboard
- Study your tracks
If the footprint you leave behind on the piece of cardboard is full and broad from the toes down to your heels, then that means your whole foot is making contact with the ground as you walk. If not then you might have flat foot.
Signs and symptoms
Flat foot may not cause any problems for some people, but symptoms can include:
- Foot and ankle pain, leg, knee, hip or back pain
- Foot pointing inwards (overpronation) leading to injuries and shoes wearing out sooner than expected
- Weakness, numbness or stiff foot.
How flat feet affect your overall health
Many people with flat feet find that it affects many aspects of their overall health. Because fallen arches or flat feet fail to give your feet the support they need, you’re more likely to experience foot pain.
A condition called plantar fasciitis is more common in people with flat feet as well. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the tendons in the feet are overstretched. This condition causes severe pain in the feet, especially in the morning.
Treatments for flat feet
The best treatments for flat feet help to provide the support that is lost by fallen arches and to strengthen your feet and ankles. Some of the treatments include the following:
- Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Many such medications are available over the counter and include drugs like Advil (ibuprofen) and Aleve (naproxen sodium).
- Physical therapy to strengthen your feet and ankles
- Appropriate exercise and nutrition
- Wearing a brace or splint
- Use of orthotics in your shoes. Wearing the right type of shoes is essential for people with flat feet. Orthotic inserts can correct your foot position and in turn, can even correct your posture.
How can Physiotherapy help?
Physiotherapy will help to: Regain movement / mobility of the foot Strengthen the surrounding muscles Regain foot and ankle control Provide initial relief of pain by using ice pack wrapped in a damp towel and placed on the foot or area of pain for 10-15 minute can help to reduce soreness. Some patients prefer moist heat for pain relief.
- What is the physiotherapy management for Flat Foot?
- Modalities
- Exercise
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Our Uttam Nagar Center Address is below.
Dr Nasir Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Associated with-
Mata Roop Rani Maggo Hospital,
Metro Pillar no-709,
Nawada, Uttam Nagar,
Dwarka More,
New Delhi-110059
Contact: 9891878611